CAFÉ LA TROVA
971 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130 · 786 838 8695
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding all cold holding at reach in cooler across from cookline.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed a spray hose at dishwasher sink with no air gap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for all employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler located across from the cookline stove completely inoperable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between 3 compartment sink and wall. Chef removed.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under blue cutting board.
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area where oven are located.
Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust inside kitchen area.
Observed Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor. Chef removed.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen, chef removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. at walk in freezer, chef removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area. Manager placed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over commercially packaged raw beef at reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Coached staff on correct procedure.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing correct concentration of chlorine at dish machine. Coached staff on correct procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at cook line used to fill container with water.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine and no quaternary test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to cook line and hand washing sink at coffee station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at coffee station.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near walk-in cooler and ceiling tiles soiled at prep area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knife stored between two table edges at kitchen area. Knife was removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board groove$ at salad area. Board was replaced during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler across cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of ice on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed bucket of ice from floor. Also observed box of chicken paws stored on floor of walk-in freezer.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets stored on floor of coffee station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer next to slicer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at unit across cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to cook line and hand washing sink at coffee station.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ROPA VIEJA BEEF (39F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made the day prior.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROPA VIEJA BEEF (39F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made the day prior.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar at bar area not identified as it's common name.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer inside hand washing sink at bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside panko container at dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at bar area near kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar at bar area not identified as it's common name.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At the time of the inspection observed food employee rinsed hands at hand sink and out gloves on. Educated on proper hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in prep area used as a dump sink.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at hand sink in kitchen entrance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage entrance in kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding all cold holding at reach in cooler across from cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At the time of the inspection provided operator with employee reporting agreements form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen entrance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage entrance in kitchen.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at hand sink located in kitchen entrance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At the time of the inspection observed establishment reuses single service plastic bottles at bar.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.